Question

Type the correct answer in the box. Simplify this expression: 4(1 – 3x) + 7x – 8.

Answer 1

The simplified answer of this expression is -5x - 4

Explanation:

4(1 - 3x) + 7x - 8

Distribute 4 to (1 - 3x)

4 - 12x + 7x - 8

Rearrange the terms so it'll be easier to combine them.

4 - 8 - 12x + 7x

Combine like terms.

-4 - 5x

Put the equation in standard form.

-5x - 4

Answer 2

-4 -5x

Explanation:

4(1 – 3x) + 7x – 8.

Distribute

4 -12x +7x -8

Combine like terms

-4 -5x